Middle East crisis: UK and US hit Houthi targets in Yemen

British and US forces have launched attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen in a further ratcheting up of tensions in the Middle East. The missile strikes came after the West warned the Iranian-backed group to stop attacking shipping in the Red Sea. Houthi rebels based in Yemen have targeted ships linked to or travelling to Israel in what they said was a campaign of support for Palestinians in Gaza. US officials said the strikes had been carried out by warship-launched Tomahawk missiles, as well as fighter jets and a submarine. Read more: #yemen #houthirebels #houthiattack #israelhamaswar #gaza SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: Follow us on Twitter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: @skynews For more content go to and download our apps: Apple Android Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: Sky News videos are now available in Spanish here/Los video de Sky News están disponibles en español aquí: To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: